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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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